Geography Reference
In-Depth Information
Figure 1.3
Centre Capitals Region: active scenario as envisaged in the report
Europe 2000
Source: CEC (1994: 179)
in implementing the objectives set out in the Lisbon-Gothenburg strategy through
investment in research and development (R&D), innovation, higher education, skills
and networks. The new structure for the EU's Cohesion Policy for the period
2007-2013 is proposed around three priorities, one of which is 'European territor-
ial co-operation: ensuring harmonious and balanced development throughout the
European Union'. This objective is intended to continue the Interreg initiative by
supporting cross-border and transnational co-operation, though given the future
concentration on thematic priorities as set out in the Lisbon and Gothenburg strat-
egies, the integration of the spatial impacts of sectoral policies might be increas-
ingly difficult to achieve.
CARTOGRAPHIC REPRESENTATIONS AT EUROPEAN AND
TRANSNATIONAL LEVEL IN WESTERN EUROPE
Co-ordinating spatial planning activities at European and transnational levels is of
increasing importance. There is - at least theoretically - little doubt that the use of
cartographic representations in these transnational planning processes could help
to understand and communicate the complex spatial relationships in 'unexplored'
territories. However, recent experiences with planning at supranational scale
